Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
construction quality manager
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
total quality control
advise on construction materials
follow health and safety procedures in construction
work ergonomically
write specifications
adjust engineering designs
liaise with managers
building materials industry
statistical quality control
construction product regulation
keep records of work progress
check compatibility of materials
ensure conformity to specifications
design principles
use safety equipment in construction
inspect construction supplies
communicate with external laboratories
Optional & specialised skills
work in a construction team
evaluate employees work
energy efficiency
conduct quality control analysis
energy performance of buildings
review construction projects
construction methods
monitor construction site
maintain work area cleanliness
organise quality circle
contract law
review construction plans authorisations
supervise staff
make time-critical decisions
test construction material samples
evaluate budgets
Other matches: quantity surveyor · construction quality inspector · import export manager in wood and construction materials · leather goods quality manager · wood and construction materials distribution manager
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.